The 2013 NBA Draft is Thursday, June 27, at The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

The newly-named New Orleans Pelicans have the sixth overall selection in the first round

1. Cleveland Cavaliers: Otto Porter/SF/Georgetown University

First, I think Cleveland will continue to explore trades for this pick and could move the selection by the time the draft starts.

Now, if Cleveland keeps the pick, I think they'll take Porter.

Porter No. 1 overall? Yep! Look, I know Porter may not have the upside of other prospects in the draft, but he can help Cleveland win immediately. Cavs owner Dan Gilbert says he expects his team to make the playoffs next season, and Porter can help the young Cavaliers do just that. This is a weak draft, so making a safe pick is smart.

2. Orlando Magic: Ben McLemore/SG/University of Kansas

Reports out of Orlando are that the Magic are attempting to trade for Clippers point guard Eric Bledsoe. If Orlando acquires Bledsoe for Aaron Arfflalo, they'll select Ben McLemore with the second overall pick. A young nucleus of Bledsoe, McLemore, Moe Harkless, Tobias Harris, Nikola Vucevic and Andrew Nicholson looks pretty good on paper.

3. Washington Wizards: Nerlens Noel/PF-C/University of Kentucky

Small forward is the biggest need for the Wizards, so selecting UNLV's Anthony Bennett is a real possibility for Washington.

But I think Noel will be too enticing to pass on. Noel is coming off an ACL injury and will need time to rehab. The 19-year-old can develop slowly next year behind Emeka Okafor and Nene, and perhaps, if the Wizards make a playoff push, join the team in a complimentary role at the end of his rookie season.

4. Charlotte Bobcats: Anthony Bennett/SF-PF/UNLV

I could see the Bobcats going in a number of different directions at No. 4. If Alex Len is available, he might be a Bobcat since Charlotte was so bad in the paint last season. But I keep coming back to Bennett, a combo forward whose offensive game should translate immediately to the NBA.

I still like Saric, but now think if Alex Len is available the team will go with size.

Look at what Pacers center Roy Hibbert has been able to do in the playoffs. Look at the success Memphis has had with Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph (well, success until they faced San Antonio in the playoffs).

Anthony Davis and Alex Len could be New Orleans front court for the next decade. The two have special talent, and if they both developed as projected, the Pelicans would be in great shape.

7. Sacramento Kings: Dario Saric/SF/Croatia

The Kings are a mess on the court, but they finally have stability off the court. New ownership could blow up the current roster.

If the Kings keep the seventh overall pick, I think Saric is a good selection for them.

As the best international player in the draft, Saric is described as a point forward with a high basketball IQ.

8. Detroit Pistons: Michael Carter-Williams/PG/Syracuse University

Trey Burke is still on the board, and the Pistons may be tempted to draft him because as a former University of Michigan Wolverine he'd help Detroit sell tickets. But Burke and Brandon Knight (both about 6 foot 1) can't play together 30 to 35 minutes a night.

Minnesota already has two Russian players Karasev has played with: Andrei Kirilenko and Alexey Shved. Karasev reminds me of Klay Thompson, and I think he's one of the steals of this draft.

10. Portland Trail Blazers: Shabazz Muhammad/SG-SF/UCLA

Lots of mock drafts have Muhammad falling out of the lottery, but I don't think he will. Portland can pair Muhammad with reigning NBA rookie of the year Damian Lilliard to create an offensive-orientated backcourt.

11. Philadelphia 76ers: Cody Zeller/PF-C/Indiana University

The 76ers are looking for a big man after the Andrew Bynum experiment failed miserably.

12. Oklahoma City Thunder: Trey Burke/PG/University of Michigan

Trey Burke falls all the way to 12th?

Yeah!

If Burke gets past Orlando at No. 2 and New Orleans at No. 6, the free-fall is on, and OKC is his landing spot.

13. Dallas Mavericks: Dennis Schroeder/PG/Germany

The Mavs will be big players in free agency, so they can swing for the fences and gamble a bit with this pick.

Schroeder is a talented player who dazzled at the Nike Hoops Summit in Portland last month. Playing a limited role as a rookie, and with fellow German Dirk Nowitzki able to help with his transition to the NBA, Schroeder may be looked back upon as the steal of the draft.

14. Utah Jazz: C.J. McCollum/PG-SG/Lehigh University

Utah is in need of a point guard and McCollum is the best available. I'm not sure the most polished player in the draft falls to No. 14, but if McCollum lasts to No. 14, one thing seems certain: he won't be available at No. 15.

15. Milwaukee Bucks: Shane Larkin/PG/University of Miami

Larkin is great insurance policy if the Bucks ongoing soap opera with Brandon Jennings ends with Jennings being traded.

16. Boston Celtics: Kelly Olynyk/PF-C/Gonzaga University

Olynyk could one day join 2012 first round pick Jared Sullinger to form a nice Celtics frontcourt.

17. Atlanta Hawks: Mason Plumlee/PF-C/Duke

If the Hawks re-sign Josh Smith and bring in more veterans, Plumlee can help Atlanta win now. The former Duke star can also help Atlanta rebuild if the Hawks strike out in free agency.

18. Atlanta Hakws: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope/SG/University of Georgia

The Hawks have back-to-back picks. Caldwell-Pope falls into the same category as Mason Plumlee.

If the Cavs want to win now, Crabbe is a solid pick at No. 19. The Pac-12 player of the year will be able to come off the bench and hit shots in the NBA immediately.

20. Chicago Bulls: Steven Adams/C/Pitt

Adams has as much talent as anyone in the draft but was very unimpressive at Pitt last season. The Bulls may be able to develop Adams the same way they did Omer Asik.

21. Utah Jazz: Gorgiu Dieng/C/University of Louisville

The Jazz will most likely have Enes Kanter and Derrick Favors starting in the frontcourt, so drafting a polished college big man makes sense.

22. Brooklyn Nets: Rudy Gobert/C/France

The Nets are built to win now, so taking a flyer on the player with the biggest wingspan (7 feet 9 inches) in the draft is OK.

23. Indiana Pacers: Tony Mitchell/SF-PF/University of North Texas

David West is a free agent and may not be back with Indiana. Mitchell was considered a top-10 talent last summer but has fallen after a lackluster season in Denton, Texas. Mitchell's talent is undeniable, and Indy does a great job of finding diamonds in the rough (see: Paul George and Roy Hibbert).

24. New York Knicks: Jamaal Frankiln/SG/San Diego State University

The Knicks may lose J.R. Smith in free agency. Franklin will never be able to shoot it like Smith, but he's just as good of an athlete and should be a much better defender.

25. Los Angeles Clippers: Jeff Withey/C/University of Kansas

Withey might not be the human highlight that DeAndre Jordan is, but he's a solid center who can help the Clips rebound and defend.

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